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November 2023 by Marcus Jenkins
Came in first thing this morning after work because my brakes were squeaking. I explained the situation to Richard and Jose, thank promptly and efficiently serviced my car! Fast, caring, and efficient! My new favorite repair shop in San Diego, period!
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November 2023 by Jill Farmer
Once again, A Better Auto Repair exceeded our expectations with their honesty and great workmanship. We are recommending them to everyone we know and will continue to trust them with our cars.
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October 2023 by Richard S
We have been taking our vehicles to A Better Auto Repair, for years. Rich and his staff are very professional. They do not up-sell you. They are honest people providing honest work. He has worked on our Toyota Tacoma and Chrysler Pacifica. We recently asked him to inspect our engine for rats nesting. Rich immediately took our vehicle in to inspect. His immediate response to our concerns by quickly scheduling us in, is another example of their quality service and their emphasis on building relationships with their customers. We highly recommend A Better Auto Repair for all your automotive needs. A Better Auto Repair is about building a better relationship through honest, thorough, reliable service.Services: Tires
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October 2023 by Summer Wesson
Great staff! It is easy to get an appointment and I always feel taken care of, and that they are honest with me about my vehicles needs.Service: Oil change
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October 2023 by Alex Lombardo
Top-notch repair shop. After receiving a wildly inflated estimate at another shop (including recommendations for multiple unnecessary repairs), I brought my vehicle here. Service was efficient, thorough, and fairly priced.
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October 2023 by Richard Persing
Very happy with the way the work was done and the price of the work. Appreciate Jose for breaking it down and advisory and the main things I need to get taken care of and the things that were maintenance. I will be back in a few weeks to get the maintenance things doneServices: Air & cabin filter replacement
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September 2023 by Patrick K.
A short shout out to a local auto repair shop. We were long-term clients at LSI Automotive in So O. One of our vehicles developed a noisy "top end" typical of the Ford 4.6 V-8s apparently. Since LSI is gone, I had to do some shopping around. I finally landed on A Better Auto Repair on 1106 S. Coast Hwy (just N of 31 Flavors). Jose runs the office - great guy, Richard (owner) and Angel in the shop also great guys. This was a difficult repair (timing chains, tensioners, and guides - Ford's better idea of "planned obsolescence"). They had it torn down 1st day, called me over to confirm the breakdown visually in person, and out the door two days later. Car once again purrs like a V-8 should, no more clickity clackity engine noises. Prices were more than fair, some sound recommendations from Richard as to a solid repair plan. Their expertise and efficiency most appreciated.
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July 2023 by Connor Young
Absolutely the fairest, most honest mechanic we’ve ever been to. This is the only place my family takes our cars to get worked on
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July 2023 by Emily Kronenberger
We recently moved to the area and were referred to A Better Auto Shop by our son who has used Rich’s services for years and has only great things to say about their quality and fair prices. We noticed our 2017 Subaru felt wobbly driving on the freeway and sure enough they found both front suspension control arms were worn. They performed other minor maintenance issues (filters and fluid flush, drive belt) to prevent future problems. They got us in and out promptly. We feel lucky to know we are in good hands with Rich and Jose.Services: Air & cabin filter replacement
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July 2023 by Cory Riojas
I was able to get in at the right time and the staff over here helped me out same day.I used them before and they sent me to a great transmission place to get some work done too.These guys won’t let you down.Solid place and service.Service: Oil change
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April 2023 by Erika C.
Great, fast and honest service. Replaced my timing belt. Reasonably priced and don't try to sell you on a bunch of stuff.
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March 2023 by avis shay
The name says it all, "A Better Auto Repair" , are truly better mechanic shop!Richard and the guys there are totally professional and masters of their craft, within an hour they diagnosed and repaired an issue I had in my car for long time, which couple of other shop failed to fix.They are fast, honest and their prices are very competitive.Highly recommended, will definitely come again.Services: Tires
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March 2023 by De Ri F.
Rich and team are super honest and trustworthy. They take the time to do domain things to my wife. Additionally, they look at various solutions instead of the most expensive one. Thumbs up!!!
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February 2023 by Mieko Sie
I had a piece of plastic from the front bumper hanging off and dragging when I drove on it. I brought it in first thing when they opened in the morning and Jose and the other staff there were so amazing. He explained so much to me about that and had his guys fix it so quickly. I had some other car repair work prior to that (replaced tires at a local tire shop) and he gave a lot about how he could have knowledgeable advice about that. Also his guys found that my oil wasn’t even in the car barely! I just had my oil changed not even 2 months prior! Some big warnings about those 15 minute oil change places!Yikes.I heard about this auto shop from my trusted neighbor and I also hear about it from another separate person. Great service, super knowledgeable, and they go above and beyond! Would highly reccomend them! Thank you!!Service: Body & Trim
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February 2023 by Mikey Alexander
I got recommended by a guy I know to come to this place, and I will say I am definitely coming back. I had a flat tire, firestone told me it was unpatchable, and tried to charge me 300$ for a new tire! Then I go to this place, they patch it! Says it'll last as long as my tire does, and charged me a very nice price. I will be coming back to this place for future vehicle stuff, even if I have to go the extra mile to make it here. Thanks guysService: Tires
